Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 (THE SPIRITUAL MASTER) EITHER HE IS ASSISTANT TO THE GOPIS OR ASSISTANT TO THE COWHERDS BOYS, HE IS ON THE LEVEL OF KRISHNA.The spiritual master is NOT elected by 2/3 majority votes (by arrangement of concocted version of a SPLICED tape) .69-09-26.letter JayapatakaRegarding your question about the verse in the prayers to the SpiritualMaster, the Spiritual Master is one of the associates of Krishna. Theprayers offered by Visvanatha Cakravarti to his Spiritual Master have aspecial significance. His Spiritual Master was one of the assistant gopis, so the prayer was offered like that. ON THE WHOLE, THE SPIRITUAL MASTER IS AN AGENT OF KRISHNA. BUT EITHER HE IS ASSISTANT TO THE GOPIS OR ASSISTANT TO THE COWHERDS BOYS, HE IS ON THE LEVEL OF KRISHNA. THAT IS THE VERDICT OF ALL SCRIPTURES. KRISHNA IS WORSHIPABLE GOD AND THE SPIRITUAL MASTER IS WORSHIPPER GOD. THE EXACT WORDS ARE SEBYA (WORSHIPABLE) AND SEBAK (WORSHIPPER).Note: This is the genius of Srila Prabhupada that he has arranged for us to worship HIM the bonafide acarya early in the morning. He knew the lust of others who wanted to be worshiped as so-called spiritual masters.nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyaiya yalibhir yuktir apeksaniyatatrati-daksyad ati-vallabhasyavande guroh sri-caranaravindamIts not a wonder therefore he specfically mentions this in CaitanyaCaritamrta:Ch24 text 330When one has attained the topmost position of mahä-bhägavata, he is to be accepted as a guru and worshiped exactly like Hari, the Personality of Godhead. ONLY such a person is eligible to occupy the post of a guru. Note how carefully Srila Prabhupada gives this instructions of worshiping the ACARYA against business men spiritual masters.Isopanisad 12 The pseudo religionists have neither knowledge nor detachment frommaterial affairs, for most of them want to live in the golden shackles of material bondage under the shadow of philanthropic activities disguised as religious principles. By a false display of religious sentiments, they present a show of devotional service while indulging in all sorts of immoral activities. In this way they pass as spiritual masters and devotees of God. Such violators of religious principles have no respect for the authoritative acaryas, the holy teachers in the strict disciplic succession. THEY IGNORE THE VEDIC INJUNCTION ACARYOPASANA--"ONE MUST WORSHIP THE ACARYA"--and Krsna's statement in the Bhagavad-gita (4.2) evam parampara-praptam, "This supreme science of God is received through the disciplic succession." Instead, to mislead the people in general they themselves become so-called acaryas, but they do not even follow theprinciples of the acaryas.These rogues are the most dangerous elements in human society. Becausethere is no religious government, they escape punishment by the law of the state. They cannot, however, escape the law of the Supreme, who has clearly declared in the Bhagavad-gita that envious demons in the garb of religious propagandists shall be thrown into the darkest regions of hell (Bg. 16.19-20). SRI ISOPANISAD CONFIRMS THAT THESE PSEUDO RELIGIONISTS ARE HEADING TOWARD THE MOST OBNOXIOUS PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THEIR SPIRITUAL MASTER BUSINESS, WHICH THEY CONDUCT SIMPLY FOR SENSE GRATIFICATION.Note: they do NOT recognise the superior unique position of Srila Prabhupada(acarya gives diksa to madhyam adhikari see antya lila 4.192-194) therefore competition envy of Srila Prabhupada leads to splicing tapes and concoction of 2/3 majority voted "guru" BUSINESS FRANCHISE club.Bg 16.4 Arrogance, pride, anger, conceit, harshness and ignorance--thesequalities belong to those of demoniac nature, O son of Prtha.Bg 16.4 PIn this verse, the royal road to hell is described. The demoniac want to make a show of religion and advancement in spiritual science, although they do not follow the principles. They are always arrogant and proud inpossessing some type of education or so much wealth. THEY DESIRE TO BE WORSHIPED BY OTHERS, AND DEMAND RESPECTABILITY, ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT COMMAND RESPECT. Over trifles they become very angry and speak harshly, not gently. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT SHOULD BE DONE AND WHAT SHOULD NOT BE DONE. THEY DO EVERYTHING WHIMSICALLY, ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN DESIRE, AND THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE ANY AUTHORITY. These demoniac qualities are taken on by them from the beginning of their bodies in the wombs of their mothers, and as they grow they manifest all these inauspicious qualities.Jackals who imitate Srila Prabhupada's unique position of being worshiped as acarya (as good as God) who want their photos put on alter to be worshipped MUST be exposed---- Srila Prabhupada's order.730503mw.laSo the washerman kept the dye water in a big tub, and the jackal fell in it. So jackal fell in it; he became blue, all blue. So he fled away, and all the animals said, "What is this animal? What is the animal? What is that animal? Oh?" All, even lion became surprised. "We have not seen this.So who are you, sir?I am sent by God to rule over you.Oh?" So they began to worship him as God, as leader. Then one day other jackals, they were crying, "Wa, wa," but the jackals cannot stop. If others jackals cry, the jackal cannot stop. So he also began to "Wa, wa." Oh, then, they, oh, this rascal is a jackal. Yavat kincin na basate. That these rascals are jackals. Now they are talking nonsense. We can detect that "Here is a jackal." SO WE HAVE TO EXPOSE THEM. THEY ARE NOT LEADER; THEY ARE JACKALS. SO JACKALS CANNOT ANYMORE RULE OVER. THAT SHOULD BE OUR PROPAGANDA. NOT ONLY SCIENTIFIC, ALL POLITICAL THINGS, SOCIAL THINGS, EVERYTHING.69-07-11 Letter: JayapatakaThis defying means to disconnect the relationship with the SpiritualMaster. AND ANYONE WHO DEFIES AND THEREFORE DISCONNECTS THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SPIRITUAL MASTER CAN HARDLY EXPECT THE ASSISTANCE OF THE SPIRITUAL MASTER LIFE AFTER LIFE. I hope this will clear up this question sufficiently for you.ONLY uttama-adhikari actually delivers.SB 2.8.7 Thus one who is not well versed in the authorized scriptures and not able to answer all such relevant inquiries should not pose as a spiritual master for the matter of material gain. IT IS ILLEGAL TO BECOME A SPIRITUAL MASTER IF ONE IS UNABLE TO DELIVER THE DISCIPLE.Madhya 16.74 sastra-yuktye sunipuna, drdha-sraddha yanra'uttama-adhikari' se taraye samsara"If one is expert in Vedic literature and has full faith in the SupremeLord, then he is AN UTTAMA-ADHIKARI, A FIRST-CLASS VAISNAVA, A TOPMOSTVAISNAVA WHO CAN DELIVER THE WHOLE WORLD AND TURN EVERYONE TO KRSNACONSCIOUSNESS." (Cc. Madhya 22.65)Srila Prabhupada distributed the holy name (in his books) throughout the world this is the potency of Uttama-adhikari. HE is mentioned in this paragraph here---the ACARYA who delivers.Madhya 25.9 "In Dvapara-yuga, devotees of Lord Visnu and Krsna rendered devotionalservice according to the principles of pancaratrika. In this Age of Kali, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is worshiped simply by the chanting of His holy names.» Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura then comments:"WITHOUT BEING EMPOWERED BY THE DIRECT POTENCY OF LORD KRSNA TO FULFILL HIS DESIRE AND WITHOUT BEING SPECIFICALLY FAVORED BY THE LORD, NO HUMAN BEING CAN BECOME THE SPIRITUAL MASTER OF THE WHOLE WORLD. He certainly cannot succeed by mental concoction, which is not meant for devotees or religious people. ONLY AN EMPOWERED PERSONALITY CAN DISTRIBUTE THE HOLY NAME OF THE LORD AND ENJOIN ALL FALLEN SOULS TO WORSHIP KRSNA. BY DISTRIBUTING THE HOLY NAME OF THE LORD, HE CLEANSES THE HEARTS OF THE MOST FALLEN PEOPLE; THEREFORE HE EXTINGUISHES THE BLAZING FIRE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD. NOT ONLY THAT, HE BROADCASTS THE SHINING BRIGHTNESS OF KRSNA'S EFFULGENCE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. SUCH AN ACARYA, OR SPIRITUAL MASTER, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NONDIFFERENT FROM KRSNA-THAT IS, HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED THE INCARNATION OF LORD KRSNA'S POTENCY. Such a personality is krsnalingita-vigraha-that is, he is always embraced by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. Such a person is above the considerations of the varnasrama institution. HE IS THE GURU OR SPIRITUAL MASTER FOR THE ENTIRE WORLD, A DEVOTEE ON THE TOPMOSTPLATFORM, THE MAHA-BHAGAVATA STAGE, AND A PARAMAHAMSA-THAKURA, A SPIRITUAL FORM ONLY FIT TO BE ADDRESSED AS PARAMAHAMSA OR THAKURA."Uttama-adhikari not so cheap.NoD 17 Ecstatic LoveBy the process of executing regulated devotional service, one isactually elevated onto THE TRANSCENDENTAL STAGE, BEYOND THE MATERIAL MODES OF NATURE. At that time one's heart becomes illuminated like the sun. The sun is far above the planetary systems, and there is no possibility of its being covered by any kind of cloud; similarly, when a devotee is purified like the sun, from his pure heart there is a diffusion of ecstatic love which is more glorious than the sunshine. Only at that time is the attachment to Krsna perfect. SPONTANEOUSLY, THE DEVOTEE BECOMES EAGER TO SERVE THE LORD IN HIS ECSTATIC LOVE. AT THIS STAGE THE DEVOTEE IS ON THE PLATFORM OF UTTAMA-ADHIKARI, PERFECT DEVOTION. SUCH A DEVOTEE HAS NO AGITATION FROM MATERIAL AFFECTIONS and is interested only in the service of Radha and Krsna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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